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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.34 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.34 and 190.94 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.34 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.34 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.34 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 70,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,137.11/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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